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NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUMS & CULTURAL SITES IN WISCONSIN

Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library / MuseumN 8510 Moh-He-Con-Nuck Road, Bowlerwww.mohican-nsn.gov

Milwaukee Public Museum800 W. Wells Street, Milwaukeewww.mpm.edu

Madeline Island MuseumLa Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands area in Lake Superiorhttp://madelineisland-museum.wisconsinhistory.org

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park - Ojibwe Village8500 Cty Rd U, Danburyhttp://www.theforts.org

Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library and MuseumTwo Miles East of Crandon, near Hwys 8 & 32www.fcpotawatomi.com

Menominee Logging Camp MuseumOne mile north of Keshena, off Hwy 47www.menominee-nsn.gov

LEARNING FROM THE PASTMenominee Cultural MuseumNear Menominee Logging Campwww.menominee-nsn.gov

George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum & Cultural Center603 Peace Pipe Road, Lac du Flambeauwww.ldftribe.com or contact Lac du Flambeau Area Chamber of Commerce: 877-588-3346

Tribal Historic Preservation Office838 Whitefeather Street, Lac du Flambeau, WIRestored – The Government Boarding School at Lac du FlambeauOffice: 715-588-4447www.lfdtribe.com

Ho-Chunk Nation Cultural ToursContact the Ho-Chunk Office Of Public Relations at800-294-9343, ext. 1255www.ho-chunknation.com

Oneida Nation MuseumW 892 Cty Hwy EE, De Perehttp://oneida-nsn.gov/Museumor call 920-869-2768

Oneida Guided Reservation Tourswww.oneidanation.org or Oneida Tourism new website: http://exploreoneida.com

Gresham Railroad Depot MuseumMain Street, Gresham

Kinnamon SchoolN8493 County Rd E, Hayward WI 54843715-634-8934

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUMS & CULTURAL SITES IN WI

4 BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

6 FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI

8 HO-CHUNK NATION

10 LAC COURTE OREILLES BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

12 LAC DU FLAMBEAU BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

14 MENOMINEE NATION

16 ONEIDA NATION

18 RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

20 SOKAOGON MOLE LAKE BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

22 ST. CROIX BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA

24 STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE MOHICAN NATION

26 GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM OF WISCONSIN

The State of Wisconsin was once Indian Territory. A series of 19th century Treaties between the Tribes and the US Government established the 11 Tribal Reservations as they are known and recognized today. It is the largest concentration of tribes in one state east of the Mississippi River.

Native Wisconsin is made up of 11 sovereign Tribal nations: which can be found in this guide, between pages 4-24. Each Tribe is a sovereign nation that abides by its own Constitution.

These reservation lands occupy over one half million acres of prime forest and marsh lands, lakes and rivers. Each Tribe has its own language dialects, art forms, traditional practices, and oral histories. Diverse yet alike in many ways, each of the reservations feature pristine lakes, rivers and streams, towering forests and ancient wild rice beds- ecosystems teeming with an abundance of wildlife. Their natural resources have been protected by the same Treaties that established the reservations.

Tribal art, traditions and culture are significant parts of both Indian and non-Indian communities in the State, making Wisconsin a remarkable place to explore the history of Native American people.

Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) is an inter-tribal consortium that was launched as a state wide initiative in 1994 by Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC). The mission of NATOW is to promote tourism featuring Native American heritage and culture. Tourism provides an excellent tactic for Tribes to diversify their economies, while telling the true story concerning their history and culture. Tourism is also one of the ways that Tribes can be self-sufficient and boost their economies. NATOW is comprised of representatives from each Tribe, who converge bi-monthly to discuss its strategic tourism plan. NATOW has grown significantly over the past few years, becoming a recognized force in Wisconsin at gatherings, festivals, and events. All efforts are coordinated by their own Director, Chairperson, and the executive board members who report directly to the GLITC Board of Directors.

We welcome all visitors to our lands.

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The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is a Tribe of Ojibwe, of the Anishinabe people, who migrated from the East. They migrated to the “place where food grows on water,” which was a reference to wild rice or manomin, a gift from the Creator. Madeline Island became the home, cultural, and religious center of the Ojibwe people. The sacred significance of Madeline Island remains deeply rooted in the Ojibwe people today. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa currently owns and operates several businesses. The Bad River Lodge & Casino is located on Hwy. 2 in Odanah, the Moccasin Trail Center with a convenience store, gas station, post office, and the Moccasin Trail IGA grocery store.

www.badriver-nsn.gov

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The history of the Potawatomi is a story of physical survival and cultural endurance. The impact of the arrival of the Europeans to Turtle Island demanded the balance of deep-rooted traditions and the adaption of new ways of life. The traditional values of family, sharing and mutual respect are the center points of our cultural heritage. The legacy of our ancestors is keeping these values alive. As skillful hunters and traders, the Potawatomi warriors quickly stepped into the European and Indian fur trade in the Western Great Lakes. In addition to the wisdom of their elders and leaders, technical advantages such as the birch-bark canoes helped the Potawatomi to become important middlemen. Many communities prospered and new villages were founded in Wisconsin like Algoma, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Milwaukee, and Chicago, Ill. By the end of the 18th century, the Potawatomi villages ranged from northwestern Ohio through lower Michigan into eastern Wisconsin.

Today the communities’ successful gaming operations provide a means to support tribal businesses, community projects, and attract new industries to the area while maintaining the integrity of the natural resources. Forest County has a rich logging history, and has a hilly geographical terrain crisscrossed with ATV trails. Recreation opportunities such as camping, hiking, swimming, fishing are plentiful.

www.fcpotawatomi.com

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Ho-Chunk are the People of the Sacred Language. Ho-Chunk traditional stories trace their ancestry to their creation at Red Banks, known as Green Bay. They have held their language and oral traditions in the highest regard from the time the woolly mammoth walked the land to today. The traditional territory stretches westward to the Twin Cities south to Iowa, and Illinois and north along the banks of Lake Michigan.

Ho-Chunk warriors have participated in every major battle since the 1600s to protect the land and people of their home. The Ho-Chunk people continuously utilized their surroundings for our survival and perpetuation, adapting to the world around them, reinforced by their obligation to take care of their home. Ho-Chunk are and were hunters, fishermen, farmers, caretakers, and protectors of this land. They cared for and defended this land for thousands of years. Through multiple forced removals, they returned to take care of the land and environment they were given. Their concerns encompass every living person, plant, animal, and organism.

Organizing under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act, the Ho-Chunk became recognized as the Wisconsin Winnebago in 1963. Doing so, they maintained their sovereignty and right to protect their homelands They reclaimed their traditional name to became the Ho-Chunk Nation in 1994. Continuing the tradition of providing for future generations, the Ho-Chunk Nation promotes economic development and diversification through the tourism industry. Experience Ho-Chunk hospitality at: six gaming complexes, five convenience stores and retail shops, two hotel and conference facilities, multiplex cinema and camping grounds spread throughout Wisconsin.

To honor their past veterans, the Ho-Chunk Nation holds a flag raising ceremony where over 100 flags are raised during the annual Memorial Day Pow-Wow. For a truly unique experience, come visit Ho-Chunk Nation during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends for their annual Pow-Wows.

www.ho-chunknation.com

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Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa call themselves the Anishinabeg, the people of Odaawaa-Zaaga’iganiing. They sustain their heritage, preserve their past, strengthen their present, and embrace their future. They will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth and provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.

LCO is known for fun during any season of the year. World class fishing waters are in abundance at Lac Courte Oreilles. The Chippewa Flowage, Grindstone and Big LCO lakes are well known for their fishing excellence. Stay at the Landing Resort located in the heart of the Chippewa Flowage. The LCO community recently opened the doors of a new living cultural center, Kinnamon School where visitors are invited to learn more about the Anishinaba.

www.lco-nsn.gov

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The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have inhabited the Lac du Flambeau area since 1745 when Chief Keeshkemun led the Band to the area. The Band acquired the name Lac du Flambeau from its gathering practice of harvesting fish at night by torchlight. The name Lac du Flambeau, or Lake of the Torches, refers to this practice and was given to the Band by the French traders and trappers who visited the area.

Lac du Flambeau is located in the Northern Highland Lake district, featuring 260 lakes that are surrounded by lush old-growth forest lands. Year- round recreational opportunities are plentiful, visitors can experience world-class fishing, water skiing and boating in the summer. Lac du Flambeau is popular with visitors who come to witness the breathtaking colors as the leaves change in the fall. During the long winter months, our wooded trails and snow-covered lakes are perfect for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Visit the George W. Brown Museum & Cultural Center and learn about our rich history and heritage, take a tour of our state-of-the-art William J. Poupart Fish Hatchery, or see Ojibwe dancers in regalia at a Pow-Wow in the summer months at the Lake of the Torches Indian Bowl amphitheater. Whatever season you prefer, Lac du Flambeau is truly the place to visit to refresh your spirit!

www.lfdtribe.com

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The Menominee are the oldest continuous residents of what is now known as Wisconsin, having previously occupied over 10 million acres of land to include Wisconsin, and borders of Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan. The Tribe’s creation began at the mouth of the Menominee River where the Great Bear emerged and took human form. Menominee, the “O-MAEQ-NO-MIN-NI-WUK,” means Wild Rice People. It was said that when the Menominee entered an area, the wild rice followed and when they left, the wild rice passed. We are “Kiash Matchitiwuk” the Ancient Ones.

Tourists visiting the Menominee can engage in the thrilling gaming atmosphere of the Menominee Casino Resort; an all-in-one destination featuring gaming, dining, entertainment, lodging, events, and a culturally aesthetic conference center. If education is your passion, visit the College of Menominee Nation, where students from across the world come to pursue higher learning and to learn the history, systems and strategies of the Menominee and other First Nations. For the Adventurer, one can escape to the Northwoods and take an exciting rafting excursion on the class III rapids of the Wolf River. If you want to explore the rich history of the Menominee, visit the Menominee Cultural Museum’s new state-of-the-art environmentally controlled facility to experience a piece of Menominee culture, history and language.

If the beauty of nature excites you, visit the Menominee Logging Museum or drive the State Highways for a glimpse of the towering Menominee Forest, which is managed by the Menominee Tribal Enterprise, a FSC certified business, and is guided by the Tribe’s Sustainable Forest Management practices. Menominee Tribal Enterprises, Forest Stewardship Council pure-certified, operates wood products manufacturing facilities in Neopit, Wisconsin. Its primary purpose is to log, manage, and reforest the tribal forestland, and to manage, market, sell and distribute timber and forest products.

www.menominee-nsn.gov

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The Oneida Nation is originally from upstate New York. After the Revolutionary War, we lost nearly 5 million acres of our original homelands to the birth of the United States and the state of New York. Our people began to relocate to Wisconsin. In 1838, the Treaty with the Oneida established the 65,400-acre Oneida Indian Reservation along Duck Creek. For nearly 200 years, we have lived here, a place we now call home. The Oneida Nation is a unique destination where you can experience and enjoy a culturally rich environment and the excitement of Green Bay football year round. Make plans to visit an amazing work in progress as we continually develop our cultural heritage grounds as a historical walk through Oneida history. Wisconsin’s first life size native longhouse, an outdoor amphitheater and originally reconstructed Oneida log homes, are in the plans to complete a historical corridor of life in Oneida through the years. Annual events you can enjoy with the entire family include the Oneida Nation Pow-Wow, weekly summer Farmer’s Market, and Thornberry LPGA Golf Classic through 2019. There’s something for everyone on the Oneida Nation Reservation.

www.oneida-nsn.gov

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The Red Cliff Reservation was created through a series of treaties between the U.S. Government and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the most recent being the treaty of 1854. The reservation is approximately one mile wide and 14 miles long, and has a population of 924. The reservation is located at the top of the Bayfield Peninsula, on the shores of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin and is home to tribal offices and businesses including the Legendary Waters Resort & Casino, which opened its doors in August 2011. The resort offers a heritage wall showcasing the rich history of the Red Cliff Tribe. Legendary Waters Resort & Casino also has 47 Lake Superior view rooms, a Native American gift shop, restaurant, café, lounge, pool, whirlpool, beach, 47-slip marina, two campgrounds, and a casino featuring slots and table games.

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

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The Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation is situated in beautiful Northeastern Wisconsin. Mole Lake is home to one of the last remaining ancient wild rice beds in the State of Wisconsin. In the early autumn when the leaves begin to change color, residents of Mole Lake make their way to Rice Lake to harvest wild rice.

A restored 1800’s Log Cabin, the Dineson House, can be viewed from the community walking trail. Visitors can request a tour of the cabin, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can also view the Battle of Mole Lake historical marker, which details the battle between the Chippewa and the Sioux over control of the wild rice beds. The Mole Lake Casino, Lodge, and Conference Center offers visitors many amenities such as slot machines, table games, a bingo hall, restaurant, swimming pool, hot tub, and fitness center. The casino connects to over 300 miles of ATV/UTV and Snowmobile trails. The Sokaogon Chippewa BP Convenience Store offers discounted cigarettes, gas, and groceries to travelers.

For those of you who are outdoor enthusiasts, the winter months bring a clean blanket of snow for you to enjoy. Make a day of going ice fishing on one of the many lakes or take a ride to sightsee this stunning land. When spring blooms in this picturesque country, you’ll find endless things to do! We host the Strawberry Moon Pow-Wow the second weekend of June annually and welcome everyone.

www.sokaogonchippewa.com

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The St. Croix people were known as “The Lost Tribe” after the Treaty of LaPointe in 1854. St. Croix was not a federally recognized Tribe until the passing of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, when federal lands were finally established for St. Croix. The St. Croix people had endured over 200 years of struggle to reclaim their original homelands. Today, St. Croix is a strong sovereign nation and flourishing economic center. The Tribe is one of the largest employers in Northwest Wisconsin with over 2,000 employees in its Government center, casinos and enterprises. St. Croix is also a major contributor to the area’s economy.

The St. Croix tribe invites you to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of northwest Wisconsin’s vacationland. Fish or swim at an area lake, hike the trails or canoe down the St. Croix River, visit Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park or the Museum of Woodcarving in Shell Lake, tee off at the Cumberland Golf Course in Cumberland or the Turtleback Golf Club in Rice Lake, go antique-hunting at one of the area’s unique shops, take a ride on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in Spooner, enjoy a concert or play at the Red Barn Theater in Rice Lake or at the St. Croix Festival Theater in St. Croix Falls or make a trip to the Spooner Veterans’ Memorial in Spooner. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll find that you’re among friends.

www.stcciw.com

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The Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation were uprooted from their homelands on the Hudson River and forced to move many times to our present Land in Wisconsin. Known as, “The People of the Waters that are Never Still,” the Mohicans proudly display our “Many Trails” symbol, which represents the Endurance, Strength and Hope needed to persevere and build the great Mohican Nation.

The Mohican Nation is the largest employer in Shawano Country, offering a state of the art Health and Wellness Center, an 18-hole seasonal golf course, driving range and supper club, a LP Gas Company, the Little Star Convenience Store and Smoke Shop, the Arvid E. Miller Library/Museum and Gift Shop, and the North Star Mohican Casino Resort, offering nearly 1200 slot machines, table games, RV Park, 129-room hotel with spa services and a new event center.

We invite you to visit our community for a round of golf, a great meal in one of our dining venues or a great time at our exciting gaming facility.

For an outstanding display of culture, please stop by the second weekend in August to enjoy the Annual Mohican Nation Pow-Wow, honoring all veterans and stay at our Casino Resort, or at the Many Trails Campground.

www.mohican-nsn.gov

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Bad River Lodge CasinoUS Hwy 2, Odanah, 10 miles E. Of Ashlandbadriver.com

Ho-Chunk Gaming / Nekoosa949 CR G, Nekoosaho-chunkgaming.com/nekoosa

Ho-Chunk Gaming / Tomah27867 Hwy 21 East, Tomahho-chunkgaming.com/tomah

Ho-Chunk Gaming / Madison4002 Evan Acres Road, Madisonho-chunkgaming.com/madison

Ho-Chunk Gaming / WittenbergN 7214 US Hwy 45, Wittenberg ho-chunkgaming.com/wittenberg

Ho-Chunk Gaming / Black River Falls4 miles E. Of I-94 on Hwy 54, near Black River Fallsho-chunkgaming.com/blackriverfalls

Ho-Chunk Gaming / Wisconsin DellsS 3214 CR BD, Barabooho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells

FOR A GOOD TIME, YOU CAN’T BEAT FUN (which is a sure bet at 25 Wisconsin Indian casinos)

Lake of the Torches Resort Casino510 Old Abe Road / Hwy 47 & CR D in Lac du Flambeaulakeofthetorches.com

LCO Casino Lodge & Convention Center13767 CR B, 4 miles from Haywardlcocasino.com

Grindstone Creek CasinoLCO Commercial Centerlcocasino.com/LCO/grindstonecreek.html

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff (3 miles N of Bayfield)legendarywaters.com

Menominee Casino ResortN277 Hwy 47/55, Keshenamenomineecasinoresort.com

Mole Lake Casino Lodge3084 Hwy 55 S, 7 miles south of Crandonmolelakecasino.com

North Star Mohican Casino Resort12180 CR A, Bowlernorthstarcasinoresort.com

Oneida Casino Main-Airport Drive2020 Airport Drive, Green Bay,on Hwy 72 across from Airportoneidacasino.net

Oneida Casino: W. Mason Street2522 West Mason St, Green Bayoneidacasino.net/locations

Oneida Casino: IMAC2100 Airport Drive (Irene Moore Activity Center)oneidacasino.net

One-Stop Oneida Casinos3 locations, see website for detailsoneidabingoandcasino.net

Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel618 State Hwy 32, Wabenocartercasino.com

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino / Milwaukee1721 West Canal Streetpaysbig.com

St. Croix Casino Danbury30222 Hwy 35 & Hwy 77, Danburydanbury.stcroixcasino.com

St. Croix Casino Hertel Express4384 Hwy 70, 2 miles west of Hertel in Websterhertel.stcroixcasino.com

St. Croix Casino Turtle lake777 Hwy 8/63turtlelake.stcroixcasino.com

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